Opinion

How could the Bible help Christians think about the EU Referendum?
How could the Bible help Christians think about the EU Referendum?

Many church leaders in Britain would support the "in" argument. But what does the Bible say?

Manny Pacquiao hailed for \'speaking the truth on homosexuality and marriage\' despite \'personal risk\'
Manny Pacquiao hailed for 'speaking the truth on homosexuality and marriage' despite 'personal risk'

Filipino boxing superstar, lawmaker and born-again Christian Manny Pacquiao does not deserve the hatred being heaped upon him by LGBT activists and their supporters after he was misquoted in a TV interview that homosexuals were "worse than animals."

Whatever happened to free speech?
Whatever happened to free speech?

it's been clear for some time that our society's capacity for tolerance is shrinking, writes Heather Tomlinson. Today, the worst sin is to cause offence.

UK anti-boycott rules: 5 reasons why they are undemocratic and wrong
UK anti-boycott rules: 5 reasons why they are undemocratic and wrong

The UK government is set this week to announce new rules which threaten "serious penalties" for publicly-funded bodies which seek to impose boycotts on Israeli goods.

Richard Dawkins prayer row: 5 things it taught me about religion in Britain

David Robertson reflects on the 'praying for Dawkins' prayer row.

BBC\'s decision to advertise suicide is a disgrace
BBC's decision to advertise suicide is a disgrace

Anything that normalises suicide should be regarded as dangerous with potentially harmful consequences, writes James Mildred.

4 reasons why honesty is good for our souls
4 reasons why honesty is good for our souls

We all need friends who will challenge and encourage us when life gets hard.

What to say when someone says the Bible can\'t be trusted
What to say when someone says the Bible can't be trusted

"Show me the evidence for God and I will believe" is the claim of the unbeliever, quickly backed up with, "there is/can be no evid

What the Julian Assange case can teach us about heroes and the rule of law
What the Julian Assange case can teach us about heroes and the rule of law

Assange is a polarising character. Hailed by many as a hero fighting a valiant fight against over-mighty states and the military-industrial complex, he's castigated by others as someone on the run from the law and unwilling to submit himself to the legal process.

What can theology teach us about how to live in the world?
What can theology teach us about how to live in the world?

Krish Kandiah offers the second in a two-part series on the power and place of theology in our lives.

What to say when someone says science has disproved God
What to say when someone says science has disproved God

The belief that science and faith are opposed is one of those atheist myths that have grown so strong in popular culture that it is has become a major hindrance to sharing the gospel.

Britain First is corrupting the message of the cross, and we need to claim it back
Britain First is corrupting the message of the cross, and we need to claim it back

It might seem obvious that extreme right-wing party Britain First is not a Christian group. Its scaremongering policies, widely considered to be racist, are hopefully not the first thing that spring to mind when you think of Christianity.

A lesson in humility is exactly what Donald Trump needs
A lesson in humility is exactly what Donald Trump needs

Donald Trump heard a sermon on humility over the weekend. What has he got still to learn?

What to say when someone asks for proof of God\'s existence
What to say when someone asks for proof of God's existence

In the second of his series on apologetics, David Robertson tackles the classic question: where is the evidence for Christianity?

Trusting God\'s faithfulness, even when times are hard
Trusting God's faithfulness, even when times are hard

Jesus' first disciples were often rather fragile in their faith journey, which can be an encouragement – and a challenge – to us today.

The sacrificial grace of Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church
The sacrificial grace of Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church

Bishop Michael Curry has shown sacrificial grace in accepting the sanctions of the Anglican Primates. Doing this, he could have saved the entire Anglican Communion.